Les Costieres de Pomerols Popular

Founded in 1932, this Cave Coopérative is located in the top commune of Pomérols, located between the garrigue of Pezenas and the sea dominated by the Mont St Clair in Sete. The co-op has merged with the Cave de Castelnau de Guers. They include 320 members. The company employs 25 people and produces an average of 130 000 hl of which 54% whites, 28% rosés and 18% reds.

The members control 1,200 hectares of vineyard land (2,964 acres) of which 330 hectares (815.1 acres) are Picpoul de Pinet. Six communes are entitled to the name Picpoul de Pinet: Florensac, Pomerols, Pinet, Castelnau de Guers, Montagnac, Meze. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sun-light terraces with clay/calcareous soils.

The wine comes from sun-drenched vineyards planted on the best terroir, selected for its physical and geographical characteristics, on clay and limestone hillsides called “costières” (coastal region), only a few miles away from the Etang de Thau - a coastal lagoon that is situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan.

The color is a beautifully luminous pale pink. The nose is expressive and clean with fruity notes. The mouth-feel is seductive and well balanced, silky, elegant, crisp and refreshing.

Grapes are picked at maturity (12° - 12.5°). Draining off of juice during the filling phase of the pneumatic press. Selection of juice under inert gas. Cold settling for 24 to 48 hours at 8°C. Temperature controlledfermentation (16°C). Left to mature in stainless steel tanks.

Pairings

Drink chilled all year round, as an aperitif and with a wide range of hot and cold dishes..

Reviews

2017 Cave de Pomérols Hugues de Beauvignac Syrah Rosé - 87 PTS - IWR

"Light red pink, this rose displays herbal aromas along with a hint of cranberry. It reveals high acidity and is almost spritzy on the palate, finishing medium long."

"Lurid orange-pink. Pungent cherry, dried flowers and a hint of blood orange on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and fleshy in style, showing good heft, a hint of herbacity and a touch of finishing warmth."

2016 Cave de Pomérols Hugues de Beauvignac Syrah Rosé - 87 PTS - JD

"The 2016 Rosé from Beauvignac (all from Syrah) sports a deeper pink/raspberry color as well as notes of blackberries, strawberries and leafy herbs. It’s richly textured, with good complexity and ample fruit, and best served with food. - Jeb Dunnuck"

2015 Cave de Pomérols Hugues de Beauvignac Syrah Rosé - 87 PTS - IWR

"Light copper tinged pink. The Beauvignac Rosé is a very soft, easy drinking wine. A floral character that evokes roses and strawberries runs through the wine from the bouquet to the gentle finish. Nicely done for this style."

"A great wine for the price, the medium pink rose colored Beauvignac is quite assertive, showing red plum and cherry with just a hint of stick cinnamon. It's full on the palate, too. 100% Syrah. Alc 12.5°."